名词短语 the upper hand 用来描述一个人比他人占有更多优势,处于有力位置,从而占上风。在使用中,它通常与动词 “have、gain、give、get” 搭配,意思是 “取得优势,占据上风”。
- This new equipment will give me the upper hand.
这套新设备能给我带来优势。 - The company gained the upper hand by buying its competitors.
那家公司通过收购竞争对手而获得了优势。 - The home team gained the upper hand when an opposition player was sent off.
主场球队在一名客场球员被罚下后占据了绝对上风。